Do you coach or manage a group of vastly different people? Perhaps they respond differently to news, or react differently to your feedback. They voice different opinions and values, and as such behave differently. If you respond with a resounding yes, we understand the challenges you face. As more and more organizations diversify their talent, […]

One of the most prominent sources of emotional distress is relationship conflict. There is a direct correlation between anxiety, depression and addiction issues, and relationship stress (Lebow & Snyder, 2022). It is no wonder that couples therapy has become increasingly popular. But what is interesting, is that cultural views of marriage and long-term relationships have

Although many of us may accept in theory that failure is a necessary component of all learning and growth, in practice, we struggle greatly with failing. Very few of us know how to fail well. Intellectually, we may know that we need a growth mindset in order to develop, and yet failure remains an experience

Do you ever daydream about winning the lottery? After all, it only costs a small amount, a slight risk, with the possibility of a substantial reward. But will it make you happy? Will it give you long-lasting happiness? Undoubtedly there will be a temporary peak in happiness, but will all your troubles finally fade away?

As human beings, we are hard-wired for social connection and interaction. Our ancestors survived by depending on the collective for food, shelter, physical caregiving, reproduction, and the exchange of goods and services. In today’s world we still need social connection for emotional wellbeing, a sense of community and support. Despite this psychological need for connection,

Our strengths make up our wealth in life. We can hide them away, remaining fearful, or use and develop them to the benefit of ourselves and those around us (Jones-Smith, 2014). When we use our signature strengths, we feel most like ‘us’; we are energized and experience a profound sense of fulfillment in what we

Hope is something we cling to when uncertainty looms or things begin to go wrong – unclear results from a scan, a call saying our loved one has been in an accident, or notification of an approaching storm. Hope may be all we have. But what is hope, and why does it matter? Well, according

A company’s performance is built on effective individuals and highly integrated teams. Working and performing well together and employee satisfaction and wellbeing are crucial to a successful business (Chamorro-Premuzic & Winsborough, 2015). “The dynamics of interpersonal relationships depend on individuals’ personalities, not on hard skills or expertise” (Chamorro-Premuzic & Winsborough, 2015, para. 5). As a